Project: Create an iOS app from start to finish

Lesson 1: Project Planning

• Define your app idea and identify your target audience
• Research the apps of your competitors (cost, designs, features)
• Develop a business case for your app and determine your minimum viable product (MVP)
• Scope out your project and determine your resources and budget
• Decide on a project methodology and establish clear deliverables

Lesson 2: Wireframing, Storyboarding and Prototyping

• Decide on the key features of your app and prioritise them
• Determine the flow and user interaction required
• Create wireframes and storyboards
• Build an initial prototype

Lesson 3: Design Principles

• Consider the visual design of your app: images, fonts and styles
• Design a memorable icon and an effective launch screen
• Ensure that your visual design adheres to the Human Interface Guidelines
• Create mock ups of the graphical elements required

Lesson 4: Development

• Build your launch screen
• Build your app!
• Register for a Developer account
• Understand the requirements of the App Store (country specific)

Lesson 5: User Experience Testing

• Test and evaluate your app with an audience
• Identify and remove any non-essential features
• Ensure your design is accessible and works across different iOS devices
• Prioritise and incorporate user feedback into future releases

Lesson 6: Launching and Beyond

• Launch, market and promote your app
• Track your app’s performance using analytics
• How and when you should update your app